oil filter query

Am I ok to fit Wix oil filter pt no 51258 to 1975 350 engine? The filter currently fitted is a Purolator L25288. The canistor on the new Wix filter is a lot larger diameter than the Purolator type.

 

Yes.

 

Thanks for the cross ref .the purolator L25288 does not appear so probably not the right filter to fit .Yet other sources say the Wix 51258 is correct for the 350 engine I'm confused.

 

That's perfect thanks so the previous owner fitted the wrong filter. Thanks for your help

 

Yes probably. At least it's been resolved now. Thanks.

 

my carquest numbers ( just different prefix ) - #85258 ( longer version #85049 ) , #85522 ( supercedes from the #L25288 ) all have 13/16-16" threads and if the gasket is same ok . I think I have run into that before when looking up filters and customer is trying to match the old filter # .

 

Thanks for the information there's so many manufacturers and cross references it's hard to tie it down unless you are familiar and here in England there aren't any Buick people that I know of .Thanks again.

 

Prurolator lists the 25288 filter to fit the 70 Buick 350. My guess is they no longer make a replacement for the PF24 and spec something that will fit.

http://www.pureoil.com/en/do-it-yourself/online-catalog/filter-lookup/

 

Thanks for all your help

 

I use a Bosch 3423 or ac equivalent.

 

I’ve been using the Napa 1522, surprised to find out it is not the correct filter. But it fits and works ok.

 

I've been using an AC PF42 or 47 cant quite remember.
It works fine.
My thoughts are as long as its not a Fram, the threads are correct, gasket is the same, and the oil goes in, then out thru the center, your good.

 

Pf47 should be for v6 metric cover.

 

Some filters may look the same on the outside, only difference being internally, they may not have the anti-drainback valve. I would make sure to use the one that has that valve.